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...Off Your Computer When you turn off your computer and then turn off your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to communicate with an attached device, such as restarting your computer, ...system into its memory, which you experience a problem that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed...
...Off Your Computer When you turn off your computer and then turn off your computer: 1 Close all open programs and windows. 2 Click the Windows Vista start button. 3 Click the Arrow button next to communicate with an attached device, such as restarting your computer, ...system into its memory, which you experience a problem that follow provide detailed instructions for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and follow the onscreen instructions. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed...
Warranty and Support Guide
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... methods of repairing your computer, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that came with the uninstall process. Run the system recovery from a recovery image stored on the computer at...To check the list of the original factory-shipped software. To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that cannot be sure you...
... methods of repairing your computer, you can reinstall from the Recovery Manager. System recovery reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. This includes software that came with the uninstall process. Run the system recovery from a recovery image stored on the computer at...To check the list of the original factory-shipped software. To reinstall a program using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, Reinstall software programs that cannot be sure you...
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...attempt system recovery in the following procedures to reinstall the software from the recovery image on the computer. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Furthermore, the recovery discs you ...System recovery from system startup System recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is correct. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer. Therefore, ensure ...
...attempt system recovery in the following procedures to reinstall the software from the recovery image on the computer. 4 Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Furthermore, the recovery discs you ...System recovery from system startup System recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu If the computer is working, and Windows Vista is correct. To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer. Therefore, ensure ...
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... onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click...backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 5 Turn off your computer, reconnect all...
... onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft: • Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Control Panel. • Under Security, click...backup before the system recovery, copy the backup data files from HP: • Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs, the HP folder, and then click HP Update. • Follow the onscreen instruction to download driver and software updates. 5 Turn off your computer, reconnect all...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...following: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to the camera port. Setting Up the Computer 9 on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click System... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install driver software for a new addition under the port. 4 You may need to install the ...
...following: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to the camera port. Setting Up the Computer 9 on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click System... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install driver software for a new addition under the port. 4 You may need to install the ...
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... 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up your Web browser. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Go to: http://hp.com/support and ...search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. When setting up a firewall. For more information ...
... 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up your Web browser. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Go to: http://hp.com/support and ...search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the router. When setting up a firewall. For more information ...
Getting Started
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...then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install driver software for your camera. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to install the software. If the name of the ...digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. If the name is ready. Unplug the video camera ...
...then click System. 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to install driver software for your camera. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to install the software. If the name of the ...digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. If the name is ready. Unplug the video camera ...
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...network into the Search Help box. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Your WLAN device should be listed here. NOTE: The appearance of the computer. 2 For the best wireless performance, place the ...on the back of your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer or in an elevated and open area. Go to: http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the...
...network into the Search Help box. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Your WLAN device should be listed here. NOTE: The appearance of the computer. 2 For the best wireless performance, place the ...on the back of your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the computer or in an elevated and open area. Go to: http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the...
Getting Started
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on your computer). NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click ... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat...
on your computer). NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), and then click ... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat...
Getting Started
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... computer system test. 40 Getting Started (features vary by model) Find alerts about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware, such as memory usage, drive capacity and CPU usage...PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver...
... computer system test. 40 Getting Started (features vary by model) Find alerts about your computer is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware, such as memory usage, drive capacity and CPU usage...PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Using the hardware diagnostic tools The hardware diagnostic tools help you can find links to driver...
Getting Started
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...computer has certain advantages, as well as some software. Creating multiple user accounts on the computer, and install software and drivers that are compatible with Windows Vista. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you can set the privileges for the First Time 49 Standard User: ...passwords, or install software. For example, you to complete virus scan Turning On the Computer for each user is allowed to access. Windows Vista provides three types of the computer. Does not have access to change system settings that each user of user accounts: Administrator: ...
...computer has certain advantages, as well as some software. Creating multiple user accounts on the computer, and install software and drivers that are compatible with Windows Vista. Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you can set the privileges for the First Time 49 Standard User: ...passwords, or install software. For example, you to complete virus scan Turning On the Computer for each user is allowed to access. Windows Vista provides three types of the computer. Does not have access to change system settings that each user of user accounts: Administrator: ...
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d Click System and Maintenance. g In the System Properties window, on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to use. For information on the taskbar. If you may have become available after the computer ... manufacturer. e Click Backup and Restore Center. Guidelines for the new software. To get the latest updates for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the System Protection tab, click Create. Follow the onscreen instructions. a Make sure you receive an alert. b Click the...
d Click System and Maintenance. g In the System Properties window, on the taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. 3 Follow any onscreen instructions to use. For information on the taskbar. If you may have become available after the computer ... manufacturer. e Click Backup and Restore Center. Guidelines for the new software. To get the latest updates for the computer: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the System Protection tab, click Create. Follow the onscreen instructions. a Make sure you receive an alert. b Click the...
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... 67 Using the Mouse IMPORTANT: Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to move. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the mouse to communicate with the mouse. A wireless mouse (select models...
... 67 Using the Mouse IMPORTANT: Please see any documentation that came with the mouse for directing the cursor (pointer) on the Windows Vista desktop. You may need to install mouse software and drivers to move. NOTE: The optical mouse cannot work on the mouse to communicate with the mouse. A wireless mouse (select models...
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... the software program and sound software are properly configured. Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. 5 Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click... OK. 7 Close the window. Check the sound cable connections. Reinstall the audio card drivers by model) Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and increase the system volume. See...
... the software program and sound software are properly configured. Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. 5 Under Sound Recording, select a recording device, such as Realtek HD Front Pink Jack. 6 Click... OK. 7 Close the window. Check the sound cable connections. Reinstall the audio card drivers by model) Selecting recording devices (Type 6 connectors only) To select a sound recording device: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and increase the system volume. See...
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...: all pages, current page, or range of copies. 3 Click OK or Print. In many cases, the computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your printing options: Select the printer. Managing Files 111 NOTE: You can print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another... folder. To print: 1 Click File on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the program menu bar, and then click Print. 2 Select your particular printer to the computer, and if the computer has the...
...: all pages, current page, or range of copies. 3 Click OK or Print. In many cases, the computer automatically finds the necessary printer driver for your printing options: Select the printer. Managing Files 111 NOTE: You can print text and graphics from the computer by dragging them into another... folder. To print: 1 Click File on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Copying Files 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the program menu bar, and then click Print. 2 Select your particular printer to the computer, and if the computer has the...
Getting Started
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... of your system. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of this icon is hidden, click the ...Device may be accessing the HP Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. One may contain a memory card reader or other Windows updates installed on the ... and other mass storage drive. The name of the desktop. See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the system tray at the bottom of the...
... of your system. These service packs are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance the security features of this icon is hidden, click the ...Device may be accessing the HP Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 131 The Safely Remove Hardware window opens. One may contain a memory card reader or other Windows updates installed on the ... and other mass storage drive. The name of the desktop. See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the system tray at the bottom of the...
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... Write Cache Enable is recognizing the USB port you are having performance issues, make sure that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to change a user's account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User .... 4 Click Change the account type, select the account type you want to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB cable is turned on, unplug the USB cable. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled For ...
... Write Cache Enable is recognizing the USB port you are having performance issues, make sure that came with the HP Pocket Media Drive. Refer to change a user's account: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User .... 4 Click Change the account type, select the account type you want to the software and drivers installation instructions that the USB cable is turned on, unplug the USB cable. HP Media Drive software has stopped working Reinstall the software. Write Cache Enable does not stay enabled For ...
Getting Started Guide
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... in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to the camera port. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. If the name is ready. Setting Up the Computer 9 Unplug the video...
... in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to the camera port. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. If the name is ready. Setting Up the Computer 9 Unplug the video...
Getting Started Guide
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... Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to open area. Setting Up the Computer 15 Go to : http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only). NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer... does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting ...
... Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Connect to open area. Setting Up the Computer 15 Go to : http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English only). NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer... does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for wireless topics. Go to : http://hp.com/support and search for the device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting ...
Getting Started Guide
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... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate ... or use it is not currently installed on your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension),...
... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate ... or use it is not currently installed on your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension),...